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Ski Pass on Your Smartphone: Dolomiti Superski's Plans for the Next Three Years
Dolomiti Superski's general assembly has unanimously re-elected Andy Varallo for a third consecutive term, running through 2029. Alongside the leadership renewal comes a bigger shift: a Smartpass that puts your ski pass on your smartphone, more AI in guest services, and an expanded Dolomiti Supersummer program. The 46-year-old Alta Badia cable car entrepreneur says the region's marketing is moving beyond skiing alone, toward positioning the Dolomites as a year-round destination.
South Tyrol Approves New 16-Person Ciampinoi Gondola in Val Gardena
South Tyrol has approved a full rebuild of the Ciampinoi cable car in Selva di Val Gardena, replacing the current 12-person gondola with a 16-person cabin and a new mountain-station restaurant. Capacity is capped at 3,200 people an hour rather than the 3,600 the operator wanted, and 250,000 euros must go toward compensatory measures. No construction or opening date has been set, though the upgrade is partly aimed at clearing bottlenecks before the 2031 Alpine Ski World Championships.
San Martino Puts 16 Million Euros Into New Alpe Tognola 6-Seater
San Martino di Castrozza - Passo Rolle is spending more than 16 million euros on its biggest modernisation yet. Two old 3-seater chairlifts on Alpe Tognola's Scandola-Conca section are being replaced by a single detachable 6-seater, cutting the ride to 4 minutes 27 seconds and dropping the number of lift towers from 33 to 10. The project also covers reworked slopes, an extended Conca run, a relocated snow park, 30 new snow cannons, and a new lift-station bar - most of it due to open in 2026.
Gitschberg Jochtal Rebuilds Gitsch Chairlift as a Heated 6-Seater
Gitschberg Jochtal in South Tyrol is replacing its ageing 4-seater Gitsch chairlift with a new automatic 6-seater from Leitner, cutting the ride to the resort's highest point to 2 minutes 41 seconds - about half the current travel time. The new lift climbs from 2,203 to 2,500 metres with heated seats, weather hoods, and individual footrests, plus an AI boarding system that checks riders are seated safely before the bar comes down. It's due to open for the 2026/27 season.
Kronplatz Retires Its Iconic K1+2 Gondola as Construction of Pininfarina-Designed Replacement Begins
Kronplatz is retiring its long-running K1+2 gondola lift after this winter season, with construction of a brand-new replacement system starting immediately. The new lift has been designed in collaboration with Italian automotive firm Pininfarina, with cabin interiors featuring South Tyrolean loden fabric and a gold and bronze station aesthetic. It's a significant upgrade for one of the Dolomites' most-used mountain connections.
Dolomiti Superski Proposes €30 Million Refund Plan Amid Antitrust Probe While Consumer Groups Push Back
taly's competition authority is investigating Dolomiti Superski over alleged price fixing across its 12-resort network. The consortium has proposed a €30 million compensation plan covering three seasons - but consumer groups are calling it symbolic, warning that a first-come, first-served portal will leave many eligible skiers empty-handed.
New Latemar Cable Car Opens in the Dolomites After €15.5 Million Investment
A brand new Doppelmayr cable car has opened at the Latemar Dolomites ski area in Italy's Val di Fiemme region, replacing a chairlift that had been running since 1988. The €15.5 million upgrade carries 2,700 people per hour and marks 50 years of cross-border ski cooperation in the region.
Skiing the Sella Ronda Green Route: A First-Timer's Guide to the Dolomites' Famous Circuit
The Sella Ronda is one of those things every skier heading to the Dolomites gets told they absolutely have to do. So I did it — green route, anticlockwise, out of Val Gardena with a couple of detours along the way. Here's what it's actually like when you're not a seasoned alpine veteran and you're just trying to keep up with the signs.
Val Gardena Day 2: 25cm Overnight and Why the Dolomites Keep Delivering
Day two at Val Gardena handed over everything a fresh snow day should — 25cm overnight, a first-ever ski lesson on the Sasslong, and the Dolomites finally clearing long enough to show what all the fuss is about. Here's an honest wrap of how it actually went.
First Day Skiing Val Gardena in the Dolomites: Fresh Snow, Flat Light, and Finding My Feet
A snowing first day in Val Gardena wasn't exactly the Dolomites debut I'd planned, but fresh snow across the Sellaronda terrain and a cross-resort explore from Selva to Corvara made for a solid introduction to one of the Alps' most expansive ski areas.
Doppelmayr 3S Gondola Opens at Campitello di Fassa, Connecting to Sellaronda Circuit
The Dolomites have added another tri-cable gondola to their lift infrastructure, with Campitello di Fassa's new 3S installation to Col Rodella opening December 19th. The 2,200 people-per-hour system replaces older infrastructure on this key Sellaronda access point, though whether the Italian resort needed Italy's 'most modern ropeway' for what's essentially a commuter lift is another question.
Cortina Olympic Gondola Construction Threatened by 15-Metre Crack
A 15-metre crack has appeared near the construction site of the controversial Apollino-Socrepes gondola in Cortina, Italy, raising serious concerns about the project's viability and safety ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Aman Rosa Alpina: Luxury Ski Resort in the Dolomites Reopens
The historic Rosa Alpina in San Cassiano, Italy, is set to reopen as an Aman resort on 24 July. The renovated property features new dining options, an Aman Spa, and expanded amenities, all while preserving its alpine charm.
Best Ski Resorts in Italy: Top 15 Guide for 2025/26
Discover Italy's finest ski resorts for 2025, from the stunning Dolomites to the towering Alps. Our comprehensive guide covers the top 15 destinations offering world-class skiing, authentic Italian culture, and unforgettable mountain experiences for skiers and riders of all levels.
Dolomiti Superski's 2024-25 Season Success and 2025-26 Pricing
Dolomiti Superski reports a successful 2024-25 ski season with increased visitor numbers and changing customer demographics. The ski network also announces season dates and pricing for the upcoming 2025-26 winter season.
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Spain Moves to Ban Smoking at Ski Resorts Under New Tobacco Law
Spain's government has approved a draft tobacco law that would ban smoking across a wide range of outdoor spaces, including sports venues - a category Spanish winter sports media expect to cover ski resorts, potentially extending to slopes and lifts themselves. The rules would also apply to e-cigarettes and vaping devices, even nicotine-free ones. The bill still has to clear the Spanish parliament before any ban, signage, or fines can take effect.
South Tyrol Approves New 16-Person Ciampinoi Gondola in Val Gardena
South Tyrol has approved a full rebuild of the Ciampinoi cable car in Selva di Val Gardena, replacing the current 12-person gondola with a 16-person cabin and a new mountain-station restaurant. Capacity is capped at 3,200 people an hour rather than the 3,600 the operator wanted, and 250,000 euros must go toward compensatory measures. No construction or opening date has been set, though the upgrade is partly aimed at clearing bottlenecks before the 2031 Alpine Ski World Championships.
Resort Spotlight: Hoshino Tomamu - Corporate Japan's Mountain Playground Revisited
Hoshino Tomamu is the ski resort equivalent of a conference hotel that happens to have excellent powder. Built for corporate retreats and package tourists, it offers genuine Hokkaido snow on surprisingly limited terrain - 29 runs spread across 585 vertical metres.
La Thuile's New Cable Car Replaces Two Ageing Chairlifts
La Thuile is spending 38.7 million US dollars on a new 10-person cable car linking Les Suches to Chaz Dura, replacing the La Combe and Chaz Dura chairlifts after nearly forty years of service. Built by Leitner, the new cable car runs 1,950 metres to a top station at 2,576 metres, carrying up to 3,000 people an hour with a six-minute ride. It also improves the connection to La Rosiere in France via the Petit-Saint-Bernard Pass, and is on track to open for the 2026/27 season.
The Remarkables Adds Scarpa Bowl to Its Inbounds Terrain
The Remarkables is adding new inbounds terrain for winter, bringing the Scarpa Bowl - known locally as the Toilet Bowl - into its lift-accessed network after years as backcountry-only ground. The roughly 500 metre run is reached by bootpacking from the top of the Sugar Bowl chairlift, with a shuttle picking skiers up from the road at the bottom. It's a smaller, faster addition than the resort's planned Doolans expansion, though the new terrain hasn't opened yet due to a lack of snow this season.
Ski Portillo Cut Off After Storm Dumps More Than 4.5 Metres of Snow
Ski Portillo remains isolated after an extended storm buried the Chilean resort under more than 4.5 metres of snow, with both ground and air access suspended since Tuesday while crews monitor avalanche hazards and worsening weather. Resort officials say further snowfall is expected in the coming days and haven't set a timeline for reopening the mountain road. Once access resumes, the scale of the snowpack could set up a strong season at one of the Southern Hemisphere's most historic ski resorts.
Resort Spotlight: Lotte Arai - Japan's Corporate Ski Anomaly With 22 Metres of Annual Snowfall
Lotte Arai receives 22 metres of annual snowfall - exceptional even by Japanese standards - but its corporate ownership model and limited terrain create an unusual cost-benefit equation. Here's what the numbers actually mean on the ground.
Resort Spotlight: Banff Sunshine Village - Nine Metres of Snow and a Season That Runs Until May
Banff Sunshine Village sits at 1,660m base and receives 9.27m of snow annually. Inside Banff National Park, it offers a six-month season and terrain split that skews heavily advanced - though the crowds and lift infrastructure tell their own story.